GMA 405 - International Maritime Organizations

Class Hours: 3, Units: 3
Prerequisite(s): GMA 100
Shipping is the backbone of international trade. Today, the shipping industry accounts for more than 90% of the goods moved around the world. Because of the importance of trade to economic growth and development, governments have an interest in coordinating and normalizing international maritime policy. The evolution of maritime governance has led to number of international regimes and organizations. The intergovernmental cooperation that produces these regimes allows for a more efficient international maritime environment and shipping industry. This course is intended as an advanced course in international maritime organizations. It emphasizes the theoretical analysis of the development and functioning of international institutions generally and maritime institutions specifically. The focus is on the mechanisms through which international regimes influence the behavior of states and the maritime industry. Special attention is paid to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the impact of regimes on the U.S. maritime industry.
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